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Drain Flies (Look-alike)
Identification & Control
(Psychodidae spp.)
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Small flies that suggest something below the surface needs attention.
Associated Species
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Physical Appearance
- Small, fuzzy, moth-like appearance
- Slow, fluttery flight
- Often seen resting near sinks/showers
Common Locations
- Drain biofilm and slime layer
- Floor drains, sink overflows, shower drains
- Any consistently wet drain
Why They're a Problem
They don’t respond to fruit traps the same way. The fix is cleaning the drain biofilm where larvae develop. Until that’s removed, they’ll keep regenerating.
Homeowner Tips
They don’t respond to fruit traps the same way. The fix is cleaning the drain biofilm where larvae develop. Until that’s removed, they’ll keep regenerating.
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Drain Flies (Look-alike)
Flies
- Small, fuzzy, moth-like appearance
- Slow, fluttery flight
- Often seen resting near sinks/showers
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